7.3 Disciplinary Matters
As an integral member of the College team, you are expected to accept certain responsibilities, adhere to acceptable principles in matters of personal conduct, and exhibit a high degree of personal integrity at all times. This not only involves sincere respect for the rights and feelings of others but also demands that both in your business and in your personal life you refrain from any behavior that might be harmful to you, your coworkers, and/or the College, or that might be viewed unfavorably by current or potential customers or by the public at large.
Whether you are on or off duty, your conduct reflects on the College. You are, consequently, encouraged to observe the highest standards of professionalism at all times.
Listed below are some of the rules and regulations of the College. This list should not be viewed as being all-inclusive. Types of behavior and conduct that the College considers inappropriate and which could lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal, at the sole discretion of College. (Faculty members should refer to the Faculty Handbook for disciplinary procedures.) Prohibited behaviors include but are not limited to, the following:
- Falsifying or altering (without authorization) records, employment applications, timecards, etc.
- Reporting false information on employment application
- Chronic lateness or absenteeism
- Failing (intentionally or unintentionally) to perform the duties required of one’s position
- Insubordination, which includes, but is not limited to, unwillingness to perform assigned duties
- Stealing, fighting, gambling or possession of weapons
- Deliberately stealing, damaging or destroying College property
- Using and/or possessing illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs
- Reporting to work under the influence of intoxicating beverages or illegal drugs
- Harassing, bullying, abusive or inconsiderate treatment of students, faculty, visitors, or co-workers
- Leaving the job without permission during regularly scheduled working hours
- Smoking in non-smoking areas
- Sleeping while on duty
- Disrupting of College business
- Soliciting or accepting gifts or gratuities
- Violating solicitation and distribution rules
- Engaging in immoral conduct or indecency on the College’s premises or affecting the College’s operation or reputation
- Engaging in any violations of city, state or federal law
- Violating policies and/or standards regarding the sharing of confidential information
- Violating any other College policy or procedure
- Failing or refusing to participate in any College investigation
- Engaging in a romantic or sexual relationship with a current College of Mount Vincent student
- Committing Sexual Misconduct (See 8.0 in Employee Manual)
Nothing in this policy shall serve to modify in any way the College’s employment-at-will policy.
Approved May 18, 2015